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After all that shopping, why not enjoy some social time at the Club Zhivago bar and lounge. Photo: Shields Gazette

Nine retro photos of South Tyneside’s 1970s shops and clubs Evie Lake

The hobby shop in Frederick Street. Was it a place you loved to visit? Photo: sg

Nine pictures of shops and pubs in South Tyneside in the 1980s Evie Lake

Family devastated after lights stolen from great-grandmother’s grave Ryan Smith

Tommy's party in 2007. Were you there? Photo: IB

Nine reminders of life in South Tyneside in 2007- are you pictured? Evie Lake

Were you pictured taking a penalty at the Wood Terrace field day? Photo: Shields Gazette

26 retro photos of South Tyneside in the early 1980s Evie Lake

Newcastle United Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer of PCP Capital Partners Amanda Staveley and Newcastle United's CEO Darren Eales look on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on August 28, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

NUFC eye ambitious plan to bridge ‘big six’ cash gap for FFP boost Liam Kennedy

Monkton Infants school pupils have a Space themed day to celebrate World Book Day. Does this bring back memories from 2011? Photo: sg

16 archive photos of life in South Tyneside in the early 2010s

Daily chores being carried out in 1969 i the shadow of the tanker Esso Northumbria, which was to be launched on the Tyne by Princess Anne. Photo: Shields Gazette

11 stunning photos as we look back at South Tyneside in the late 1960s Evie Lake

We are sharing these great memories of South Tyneside summers in the 1960s.

Take a trip back to summertime in South Tyneside during the 1960s Ryan Smith

13 great fancy dress costumes from over the years in South Tyneside Ryan Smith

How many of these sunshine scenes do you remember?

Nine retro scenes of South Tyneside in the sunshine Ryan Smith

Fire crews were called to a field in East Boldon on Monday evening (July 17). Photo: Ian Elder.

Photos show firefighters tackling a blaze at a field in East Boldon Ryan Smith

North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023: The 15 outstanding winners Holly Allton

Dale and Rebecca are getting married on Saturday, July 15.

Dad set to get married and take part in a boxing event on the same day Ryan Smith

Looks like these youngsters were off to the corner shop in this 1972 view of St Vincent Street. Photo: Shields Gazette

29 photos of how these South Tyneside streets used to look Evie Lake

The North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023 are being sponsored by Teesside University.

Finalists confirmed at the North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023

15 remarkable photos from the day Muhammad Ali came to South Tyneside Evie Lake

South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Proceedings disrupted at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court Ryan Smith

Video shows the height of flames as firefighters tackle fire in Jarrow Ryan Smith

Does this bring back memories?

Nine pictures of life in South Tyneside in 1975 Evie Lake

Karl Newton Memory Walk getting ready to leave outside St James’ Park (Photo: Marie Scott)

Thousands raised for mountain rescue who recovered body of Karl Newton Evie Lake

Stock image of a hedgehog from Pixabay

Making South Tyneside a better place for animals By The Newsroom

The Hoppings returns: Prices, car parking, travel and more Ryan Smith

These are some of the Gazette readers' top fish and chip shops.

We asked Gazette readers for their favourite South Tyneside fish and chip shops Jason Button

We asked you for the best breakfasts across South Tyneside and these are the most popular replies.

The best English breakfasts in South Tyneside according to Gazette readers Jason Button

Memories from Bank Holidays over the years in South Tyneside.

Nine wonderful reminders of how you’ve spent past Bank Holidays Ryan Smith

These are some brilliant memories of years gone by at Temple Park.

Nine fantastic memories of years gone by at Temple Park Ryan Smith

Areas in the North East where rental costs are rising the fastest Ryan Smith

A scene from last year's Best of South Tyneside Awards.

The nominations for the 2023 Best of South Tyneside Awards Newsroom

Not even a downpour could spoil the fun for these students. Photo: IB

10 photos from the Boldon School Prom in 2006

The Easter Eggs delivered to Sunderand Royal Hospital.

Gazette readers make Easter a cracking time for needy kids Tom Patterson

Image of how a reimagined Fowler Street in South Shields could look.

Readers comment on how South Shields could look following regeneration update Ryan Smith

Clue del Mar on Ocean Road in South Shields has installed a knife detector on the door to keep staff and customers safe. Photo: Google Maps.

Readers have their say on nightclub checking all customers for knives Ryan Smith

January 1973:  English novelist Catherine Cookson (1906 - 1998). A national survey in 1988 showed that her books counted for one third of all fiction borrowed from public libraries in the UK.  (Photo by Alf Reynolds/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

IWD 2023: Celebrating inspiring South Shields icon Catherine Cookson Holly Allton

The Shields Gazette Easter Egg Appeal.

Help us make Easter special for needy youngsters

Inside the incredible Newcastle scenes at Trafalgar Square Dominic Scurr

Sign up for our free football newsletter to get all the latest headlines from NUFC.

How to sign up for the Gazette's free NUFC emails Debra Fox

L-R Carl Mowett, Operations Director of South Shields Football Club, Mandy Morris, Principal of Tyne Coast College,Simon Ashton, Principal of South Shields Marine School and Cllr Tracey Dixon, leader of South Tynside Council celebrate the launch of the 2023 Best Of South Tynside Awards at South Shields Football Club.

Best of South Tyneside Awards are back - here's how to nominate Gazette Reporter

Sign up for the Shields Gazette's email newsletters today.

How to sign up for the Gazette's free email newsletters Debra Fox

Mouth of the Tyne Podcast

Mouth of the Tyne Podcast: NUFC owners make huge statement of intent Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United v Manchester United: Win a pair of tickets to Wembley Carabao Cup final.

Newcastle United v Manchester United: Win a pair of tickets to Carabao Cup final Richard Mennear

We delved into the Shields Gazette archives to find these Lord Blyton reminders.

Nine archive photos from Lord Blyton Primary School Chris Cordner

11 Steamboat photos from the archives. Enjoy the trip back in time.

The pub which has been a winner for decades Chris Cordner

Classroom memories from St Bede's School in South Shields.

Scenes from St Bede's past Chris Cordner

Win tickets for Newcastle United v Southampton.

Carabao Cup: Win a pair of tickets to Newcastle United v Southampton Richard Mennear

On parade with 9 jazz band photos from South Tyneside's past. Have a look.

Who's up for a jazz band parade - retro style Chris Cordner

You can play puzzles on our website

Shields Gazette's latest puzzle answers By The Newsroom

Lots of faces from Whitburn Primary School to recognise from 17 years ago.

Nine pictures from a day in the life of Whitburn Primary School in 2006 Chris Cordner

Enjoying their first days at school. See if you can spot a familiar face.

Nine pictures of South Tyneside little ones on their first day of school in 2005 Chris Cordner

A 2008 day at St Mary's School. Does it bring back memories for you?

Memories from the St Mary's classroom Chris Cordner

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